My Black Prince

Two Black Prince & Three Black Cherry Tomatoes

The first of each are real beauties. I hope this is a good sign for the garden. The larger of the two Black Prince tomatoes has a gorgeous deep burgundy color surrounding the stem end. The other is a bit […]

Blackberry Cake With Lemon Glaze

That’s it.

What you see represents the last of our home grown blackberries. It was about 1 small bowl. There might be one or two to nibble here and there straight off the vine. But, there will be no blackberry jam this year. Each little batch of blackberries […]

Blackberry Picking & Other Garden Chores

How do you know when blackberries are ripe?

Each delicate little bubble full of deep purple juice falls into your hand with the lightest touch.

That’s how.

No, I didn’t take a nibble. Squirrels beat us to the punch every time. […]

Chinotto Cocktail

Wanna lounge around on a sunny weekend day? Or, indulge in a brunch cocktail in the comfort of your own home, maybe? This tasty bitter orange soda needs no embellishment. But, if you’re in the mood for a cocktail, this one makes a refreshing adult beverage on a warm and […]

Blackberry Pinot Pops

This delightful pop recipe comes just in time for Blackberry Season.

Kim Crawford Pinot Blackberry Pops

Makes 10 pops

4 ounces dark organic cane sugar

4 fluid ounces water

1 1/2 pounds fresh, ripe blackberries (about 5 cups), rinsed and […]

Roses

What a knockout!

The First Tomato

(Goliath)

Sweet ‘n’ Neat

(Two little cherries)

An Impromptu Bouquet From My Honey

He sure knows how to make my day.

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Garden 2012 — Herbs & Tomatoes

Every squirrel in the neighborhood eats at least one green peach a day.

Will any survive?

Black Mission Fig Trees

Each tree grows at its own rate.

This is the healthiest tree with over 16 inches of new growth […]

Quickie Whole Wheat Focaccia

This is not the proper way to make focaccia. But, guess what?

It’s still divine.

You’ll want to try this one. You won’t be sorry.

Quickie Whole Wheat Focaccia makes 1 9×13 inch rectangle

2 teaspoons yeast 1 1/2 […]

Ligustrum Japonicum

Japanese Privet or Ligustrum Japonicum

The powerfully sweet fragrance of this evergreen reminds me of the unapologetically rich florals with soapy undertones that my grandmother used to wear.

We miss you, Gram.

Nostalgia hits you in funny places, sometimes.

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Peach Blossoms

Peach Blossoms After The Rain

Each Tree Has Its Own Shade Of Pink

Moments Later, The Sky Clears